Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
Your driver meets you at Budapest airport and takes you to the Emerald Cruises Star-Ship where you'll be based. You can spend the rest of the day wandering around Budapest on your own, checking out whatever interests you. Tonight there's a traditional Hungarian folklore show on board followed by dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional dinner)
Included Activities
- Traditional Hungarian folklore show on board
Landmarks Budapest 
- Day 2
Budapest
Take a guided coach tour through Budapest's architecture, stopping at Heroes' Square, Andrássy Avenue, and the Buda Castle District. Or if you prefer something more active, hike up Gellert Hill where you'll get panoramic views over the Danube and the city's roofline.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Budapest including Heroes' Square, Andrássy Avenue, and Buda Castle District
Optional Activities
- Hike to Gellert Hill
Landmarks Heroes' Square Andrássy Avenue Buda Castle District Gellert Hill - Day 3
Bratislava
This morning the ship heads to Bratislava. A walking tour shows you the city's medieval character including the Episcopal Summer Palace and Slovak National Theatre. Later you can join a local family for coffee and cake, or walk around the peaceful Bratislava Castle gardens. Optional Skoda tour or Carpathian wine route available for additional cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Bratislava including Episcopal Summer Palace and Slovak National Theatre
- Home-hosted coffee and cake with a local family
Optional Activities
- Guided hike around Bratislava Castle gardens
- Skoda tour of Post-Communist Bratislava
- Carpathian wine route
Landmarks Episcopal Summer Palace Slovak National Theatre Bratislava Castle 
- Day 4
Vienna
You arrive in Vienna where a guided tour takes you through the Kunsthistorisches Museum, one of Europe's major art collections, plus the wide boulevards and ornate Baroque palaces. Alternatively cycle along the riverbanks past Danube Island and the famous Prater with its old-fashioned Ferris wheel. Optional evening concert available for extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Vienna art tour with a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour in Vienna
- Viennese evening concert
Landmarks Kunsthistorisches Museum Danube Island Prater 
- Day 5
Wachau Valley - Dürnstein
Start the morning with a guided tour of Göttweig Abbey, a significant Benedictine monastery in Austria, including wine tasting and views of the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley. After boarding, the ship sails through this scenic region to Dürnstein. You can hike to Dürnstein Castle ruins or take a guided bike tour through terraced vineyards and historic sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Göttweig Abbey with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Guided hike to Dürnstein Castle
- Guided bike tour along the Danube through the Wachau region
Landmarks Göttweig Abbey Wachau Valley Dürnstein Castle - Day 6
Passau
Following a morning of sailing, you arrive at Passau, the 'city of three rivers' where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz meet. A guided tour covers the city's notable Gothic and Baroque buildings. Explore on your own or join an optional bike tour along the River Inn. The evening brings sailing toward Regensburg. Optional Bavarian Traditions excursion available for extra cost.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Passau
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour along the River Inn
- Bavarian Traditions
Landmarks Passau 
- Day 7
Regensburg
Regensburg comes into view, a city built on an old Roman fort. Your guided walking tour takes you through the UNESCO-listed medieval center with its narrow stone lanes and tall buildings, plus a local Bavarian sausage tasting. Alternatively, bike to the Walhalla monument for views across the landscape. Tonight there's a traditional Bavarian band performance on the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Regensburg with Bavarian sausage tasting
- Traditional Bavarian band performance on board
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour to the Walhalla monument
Landmarks Regensburg Medieval Centre Walhalla Monument - Day 8
Munich
After breakfast, you transfer from the ship to a hotel in central Munich. The rest of the day is yours to wander around the city however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Munich 
- Day 9
Munich
After breakfast, a guided tour shows you the former Olympic site, Nymphenburg Palace, Maximilianstrasse, Parliament, National Theater, and Munich's Residenz. Then walk through Marienplatz to see the famous Glockenspiel. After that, head to the Oktoberfest grounds where you'll enter the tent and enjoy a typical Oktoberfest meal like a local.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Typical Oktoberfest meal)
Included Activities
- Guided panoramic tour of Munich including Olympic site, Nymphenburg Palace, Maximilianstrasse, Parliament, National Theater, and Munich's Residenz
- Walking tour of Marienplatz Square and Glockenspiel
- Oktoberfest grounds entrance and typical Oktoberfest meal
Landmarks Olympic Park Munich Nymphenburg Palace Maximilianstrasse Munich Residenz Marienplatz Glockenspiel Oktoberfest Grounds - Day 10
Munich to Airport
After breakfast, say goodbye to everyone and transfer to the airport, heading home with memories of Oktoberfest and the beautiful Bavarian countryside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
